Monday, April 30, 2012

My third installment for Elle's Studio April gallery . Recently my eldest learnt to ride his bike without training wheels, my husband and I were pleasantly surprised that he didnt give up even after falling off his bike several time.... I stamped that Elle's Studio tag with some new Technique Tuesday stamps!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

I would like to share my second layout for Elle's Studio's April gallery today. This past Christmas we started a few new traditions so I wanted to create a layout to remember them.
I have used a combination of October Afternoon and Hambly screen prints as well as the fun Christmas tags from Elle's Studio.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

The newest gallery has gone live over at Elle's Studio, April's inspiration is incredible, I hope you can pop over to see the rest of the girls projects. My first layout I want to share combines not only Elle's fabulous tags but a bit of Core'dinations cardstock as well. My newest fav at the moment whitewash, it creates a really subtle effect when sanded.
I also took the chance to work on a project for my online workshop with Heidi Swapp atBig Picture classes we had to create a project around the word BEAUTIFUL.
My youngest son's feet during an ultra sound!

We had to create an intertactive part , so I created this vellum flap with the photo underneath! Oh and I love my precious baby definition button from Greatest View.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

As I started on this project about my youngest son, thinking of the title and journalling.. I had a flash back to a page I had made about two years ago about my eldest son when he was three also. The candid photo I took last weekend at out trip to the beach was almost the same as a photo I took two years ago also on a trip to the beach.... and so I couldn't resist creating a similar themed layout about the freedom of three.

and speaking of Elle's Studio there are two fabulous new kits on sale from today including exclusive stamps, tags and buttons that are only available in the kits, I hope you can pop by and check them out!

Monday, April 16, 2012

.... I have not shared a few cards that I have made recently for Core'dinations and Elle's Studio. The more cards I make the more I enjoy creating them and even better still giving them away and seeing friends and families reaction to a handmade card.
This first one for a friends MIL 70th birthday so soft and feminine. I embossed the vintage cardstock from Core'dinations and then added some Elle's Studio birthday tags, Oh and I have added a sweet chevron button from Greatest View.

This second one for my son's friend who recently turned 6. Cute and bright and boyish. Here I have used a new embossing folder from Darice, totally fun!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

This month at Core'dinations they have an incredible inspiration colour pallette based on this delish combo...

I loved the reds and yellows so I focused mainly on those colours and accentuated my layout with touches of the other colours.
I am totally in love with these new 12 inch cut and emboss strips from Core'dinations they can be embossed and then cut into any length you want...perfect for a banner dont you think...Oh and how about that 12 inch embossing folder from Darice, you so need to ask your LSS to get those in for you!

Oh and before I go I am totally excited to be sharing some photos of my scrapbooking room over at The Craft Storage ideas blog I was thrilled when I received the invite last week. I hope you can pop on over and check out my studio.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

I recently started an online class at Big Picture Classes with Heidi Swapp called the Art Of Observation. Our first task was to make an observation journal and I came up with this. I have used the new PB&J collection pattern papers and embellishmenst from Basic Grey, I love the fabulous fun designs and muted primary colours.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Today I wanted to share a very special layout that I created for my best friend. Her daughter has some health issues that continue to baffle the drs... Kate my friend's daughter has already been through so much at just 4 but her continuing strength sees her overcome each challenge with a zest for life only a 4 year old has....as I watch Kate blossom and grow I continue to be amazed at my friend and her husbands strength and capability to remain so postitive and brave.... I know I have gained strength from her....so I wanted to create this layout just for her to let her know how I felt and to celebrate her strength.

Monday, April 2, 2012

With Easter approaching I wanted to make a couple of Easter gifts for Addison's teachers. So I came up with these Easter treat bags, I filled them each with a chocolate bunny and eggs and he gave them to them last week before school finished, they loved them!

The glassine bags and Easter bunny buttons both available at Greatest Views newest release!